Goose Island's 312 Urban Wheat Ale Has Trace of Lemon

Published: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 3:52 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 3:52 p.m.

Anheuser-Busch InBev now owns a majority of the Goose Island brand, so it’s not surprising to see local shelves stacked with one of Chicago’s revered craft labels.

According to published reports, much of the beer is being brewed outside of Chicago, at large-production facilities owned by the global giant known as AB InBev.

Will Goose Island’s stable of established brands, like 312 Urban Wheat, a delicate, pale wheat ale made in the style of an English summer ale, stay true to form, or suffer at the hands of its new owner?

That may be moot for newcomers to Goose Island products like 312, a lightly crisp refresher with traces of lemon and biscuit-like malts. It’s 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, and pairs nicely with light seafood.

Eric Pera can be reached at 802-7528 or eric.pera@theledger.com.

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